Fac tibi

This sacred motet by Nicolas Gombert, for SATB choir, is a Marian antiphon. The Latin text addresses the Virgin Mary, praising her purity and her role as Mother of God. It invokes her as the 'scion of David' and asks for her protection for her people. Gombert's setting likely dates from the Renaissance, a period rich in complex polyphony. The text expresses a plea for divine mercy and eternal praise, making it suitable for services throughout the liturgical year, particularly those honouring Mary. The motet's rich SATB texture would have been typical of the era's sacred choral music.